Men's Team

Caballero: City still fighting for the title

I SEE YOU: Willy Caballero spots the camera in the distance

Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero says the Blues are still fighting for the Premier League title as they travel to Bournemouth for Monday’s crucial game at Dean Court.

A win over Eddie Howe’s side will see City move up to second in the table and cut Chelsea’s lead at the top to eight points.

It remains a difficult task given Chelsea’s superb form throughout the campaign – but Caballero says he isn’t giving up hope of overtaking the West Londoners.

“We are going to fight until the end,” he said. “We want to be involved in the fight for the title and we will fight until the last game to compete with Chelsea and the others.

“We are a little bit far away from Chelsea now but we have to do our job and win the next game.

“We must go step-by-step and have a bit of luck to see Chelsea drop some points.

“We are a big team and we have to focus on big achievements.”

Caballero has forced his way into Pep Guardiola’s first team in recent weeks, making three consecutive starts and moving ahead of Claudio Bravo in the pecking order.

The Argentine says he’s pleased with his own form having conceded just once in that period – and is full of praise for Bravo’s attitude since being dropped.

“It’s great but it’s just numbers,” he said of his recent record. “Sometimes we achieve a clean sheet but the most important thing is how solid we are and if we’re conceding less chances.

“Of course I am happy because I am happy to play, but if we are going well and conceding less goals or less chances then that’s great for me and for the team.

“In the changing room we are very friendly and yes we are in competition for the opportunity but I am pretty sure we will see the best of Claudio Bravo as soon as possible because he is training really hard and his attitude is fantastic.”